Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for olympusestate.com

Effective Date: May 14, 2025

Welcome to olympusestate.com, operated by Olympus Estate (“we,” “us,” “our”). As a Greek culture and lifestyle blog, we’re committed to sharing stories of mythology, travel, and heritage while protecting your privacy and ensuring a respectful user experience. This combined Privacy Policy and Terms of Use outlines how we handle your data and the rules governing your use of our site.

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with olympusestate.com:

  • Personal Data: When you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on posts, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any details you provide (e.g., in comments or emails).
  • Usage Data: We use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect anonymized data like your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, such as remembering your preferences. You can manage cookie settings via your browser.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Send newsletters with Greek culture content, travel tips, and recipes (if subscribed).
  • Respond to your inquiries or comments.
  • Analyze site usage to improve content and user experience.
  • Display ads or affiliate links (e.g., Amazon, Booking.com) to support the blog.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Data may be shared with service providers (e.g., Mailchimp for newsletters, Google Analytics for insights) who comply with privacy laws.

3. Your Rights

Under GDPR (for EU users) and CCPA (for California users), you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Opt out of newsletters or cookies (via unsubscribe links or browser settings).
  • Request information about data collection (email us at [email protected]).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We’ll respond within 30 days.

4. Data Security

We use secure hosting (e.g., SiteGround) and SSL encryption to protect your data. However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection. You share data at your own risk.

5. Third-Party Links

Our blog contains affiliate links (e.g., Amazon, Booking.com) and ads. Clicking these links may lead to third-party sites with their own privacy policies, which we do not control. Review their policies before sharing data.

Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing olympusestate.com, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. Use of the Site

You may:

  • Read, comment on, and share our content (e.g., blog posts, travel guides) for personal, non-commercial use.
  • Subscribe to our newsletter for Greek culture updates.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission.
  • Post unlawful, offensive, or spammy comments.
  • Use the site to harm others or violate laws.

We reserve the right to moderate comments and remove content that violates these terms.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on olympusestate.com (e.g., blog posts, images, recipes) is owned by Olympus Estate or licensed to us. You may not use our content for commercial purposes without written consent. Sharing on social media with proper credit (e.g., linking to olympusestate.com) is permitted.

4. Limitation of Liability

Olympusestate.com is provided “as is.” We are not liable for:

  • Inaccuracies in content (e.g., travel advice, recipes).
  • Damages from site use, including data loss or third-party link issues.
  • Site downtime or technical errors.

Use the site at your own risk.

5. Changes to Terms

We may update this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Check back periodically for updates.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, contact:

Thank you for being part of our community as we embrace Greece’s soul, one story at a time!